"The car goes into the breakdown lane. I follow the car into the breakdown lane," Hunt said. "The car then accelerated and passes a line of traffic while he's in the breakdown lane. Clearly extremely dangerous and unsafe for all parties involved."

Police said Graciano then crossed back into traffic, clipping the rear of another vehicle. That car was damaged, but there were no injuries.

Authorities said Graciano then traveled about 200 yards and ran off the road.

"He then himself had hit the guardrail on the median side at the bridge right before exit 4, and that's where he came to a complete stop," Hunt said.

Graciano also faces an aggravated DUI charge. Prosecutors said he has no prior criminal record.

Graciano was released on bail and is scheduled to return to court next month.